Matika Wilbur is an author, photographer and podcast host. Her latest endeavor is the book “Project 562.” The book is a collection of photographs and interviews with people from over 500 federally recognized tribes. ICT’s Paris Wise has this interview.

Diné people believe, like many tribes, that children are sacred. That theme comes to light in the novel called “Healer of the Water Monster.” In the book, it’s up to a young boy named Nathan to save the day. This is Brian Young’s first novel.

Turtle Mountain Ojibwe citizen Denise Lajimodiere is North Dakota’s first Indigenous poet laureate. She’s published many award-winning poetry books, and a scholar on the history of Native American boarding schools.

  • The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues wrapped up its 22nd annual session in New York. Themes included health and climate change, but those weren’t the only issues on the minds of delegates. ICT’s Stewart Huntington reports.
  • The Department of Interior announced last week that $1 million will be available to Native Hawaiian organizations. This funding is unique in that it will go towards tourism models that focus on natural and cultural resources.
  • Get ready to watch some of your favorite Native actors on the screen and on the court. Netflix’s upcoming film “Rez Ball” follows a Native high school basketball team who has to persevere for a shot at the state championship.

Today’s newscast was created with work from:

Shirley Sneve, Ponca/Sicangu Lakota, is vice president of broadcasting for the ICT Newscast. Follow her on Twitter @rosebudshirley. She is based in Nebraska and Minnesota.

Aliyah Chavez, Kewa Pueblo, is the anchor of the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @aliyahjchavez.

R. Vincent Moniz, Jr., NuÉta, is the senior producer of the ICT Newscast. Have a great story? Pitch it to vincent@ictnews.org.

McKenzie Allen-Charmley, Dena’ina Athabascan, is a producer of the ICT Newscast. On Instagram: @mallencharmley.

Paris Wise, Zia and Laguna Pueblo, is a producer for the ICT Newscast. Instagram and Twitter: @parisiswise. Email: paris@ictnews.org.

Drea Yazzie, Diné, is a producer and editor for the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @quindreayazzie. Yazzie is based in Phoenix.

Virginia Rigney, Chickasaw, is a video editor for the ICT Newscast.

Pacey Smith Garcia, Ute, is a production assistant for the ICT newscast. On Twitter: @paceyjournalist.

RipLey-Simone Kennebrew is an intern for the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @ripleysimoneken

Daniel Herrera Carbajal is an intern for the ICT Newscast. On Twitter: @daniulherrrera

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